Avoid Terrible Choices: Lot's Cautionary Tale
Explore the cautionary tale of Lot, who made a series of detrimental decisions despite having favorable circumstances. This narrative delves into the influences, downfall, and consequences Lot faced, providing valuable lessons on setting priorities and navigating moral challenges.
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Lot How to Make a Terrible Decision
Lot Had Much in His Favor Influence of Godly Relatives - Gen. 12:4-5 Blessed with Increasing Wealth - Gen. 13:5-6 Was a Righteous Man - 2 Pet. 2:7-8
Lots Downfall Genesis 13:7-13
Lots Downfall Psalm 1:1 Lot Lot pitched his tent towards Sodom (Gen. 13:12). Lot dwelt in Sodom (14:12). Lot is found sitting in the gate of Sodom (19:1). Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful.
Consequences of His Decision He was oppressed and tormented by the wickedness of the city - 2 Pet. 2:7-8 His own moral standards had become warped and confused - Gen. 19:4-8 He lost everything!
Consequences of His Decision He was oppressed and tormented by the wickedness of the city - 2 Pet. 2:7-8 His own moral standards had become warped and confused - Gen. 19:4-8 He lost everything! His wife vs. 17, 26 His reputation vs. 30-38 He lost everything! His sons-in-law Gen. 19:12-14 His home and wealth
Lessons to Learn from Lot Set the right priorities. Providing for our family requires more than earning a living. Increased exposure leads to increased tolerance and involvement. Good doesn t always rise above evil. We reap what we sow.
